Weezer - Africa (starring Weird Al Yankovic)

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  • The blessings don't stop ☔️ 🙏 New Africa video starring Weird Al.
    Stream + download the song: Weezer.lnk.to/TheTealAlbum
    Celebrating 30 years of The Blue Album on The Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour w/ The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. Come see the album played in full each night + your favorite Weezer songs, rarities & more. Dates + tickets: weezer.com/tour
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    Directed by Brendan Walter and Jade Ehlers
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  • @seannordeen5019
    @seannordeen5019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15447

    Weird Al, a man whose career has outlasted most of those he parodied.

    • @augurseer
      @augurseer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +447

      So damn true!!!!! And led a cleaner. Safer and smarter family life.

    • @Saishannumber3
      @Saishannumber3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

      But paradoxically, his fame never led him to non-english-spoking country. So sad to see that in EU he is not so known

    • @gtaproguides89
      @gtaproguides89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      So so true

    • @gtaproguides89
      @gtaproguides89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Nobody would of bet on that 20 years ago

    • @ryanevans3206
      @ryanevans3206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      His nerd following is strong.

  • @dvdwmplr
    @dvdwmplr ปีที่แล้ว +3311

    The fact that this isn't parody... just a straight-up cover...speaks volumes...

    • @ryandavies4554
      @ryandavies4554 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      it just shows how talented he really is

    • @pameladaley955
      @pameladaley955 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      HAHAHA! Oh it's DEFINITELY a parody! It's just a beautifully sung/played one! Al (RUBBER MAN) should give you the hint!

    • @MJG206
      @MJG206 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@pameladaley955 The song isnt parody tho. Just him parodying the band.

    • @pameladaley955
      @pameladaley955 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MJG206 Actually - it's Weezer parodying themselves as they set up the whole Al and his band goof. As to Weezer covering Africa in the first place...

    • @tinfoil1225
      @tinfoil1225 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      ​@@ryandavies4554 pretty sure Rivers Cuomo is the one singing this song

  • @thebryang
    @thebryang 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +779

    Just found out this existed... And now I think Weird Al needs to be the next Superbowl headliner.

    • @markmower6507
      @markmower6507 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Absolutely. No Wardrobe Malfunctions though...

    • @caronstout354
      @caronstout354 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      With all parodies of previous Superbowl halftime acts...

    • @adamcrum1723
      @adamcrum1723 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Weird Al should be the only halftime show of the super bowl...from now on...

    • @shantipoet
      @shantipoet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      How do we make this happen?

    • @eccolibri60
      @eccolibri60 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      It was tried several years ago. A petition was circulating, but nothing came of it. It would have been the best halftime show of all time.

  • @mikelee9886
    @mikelee9886 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +281

    I stood in line to get into San Diego Comic Con behind Weird Al about 20-25 years ago (wasn’t a long line, like 10 mins), super nice guy. Totally humble, friendly, was just there as a general person not in a panel or at a booth or anything, just joked around with the people in line around him, and then waved and went on his way like a normal person. Total class act.

    • @Alejandraflores-gp1yi
      @Alejandraflores-gp1yi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lucky!!

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

    • @MS-sr6mj
      @MS-sr6mj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is a normal person.

    • @legerdemain
      @legerdemain 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@MS-sr6mj yes, a normal person, but a weird Al.

    • @xaspirate8060
      @xaspirate8060 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you can make it thru Life as a 'happy soul' ... then you win.

  • @SpudEater
    @SpudEater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5234

    Me: “That’s not weird Al.”
    *Sees high kick*
    “That just may be weird Al”
    *Sees accordion*
    “That’s him.”

    • @leelouh
      @leelouh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Speaking of, high kick at 2:14. You're all welcome!

    • @mikey_suzefour
      @mikey_suzefour 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@leelouh Weird Al's dream of being a Rockette (2:14)

    • @stephweasenforth7891
      @stephweasenforth7891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      His high notes in “I bless the rains down in Africa” gave it away for me, but you’re right. The high kick and accordion also were massive hints.

    • @vargrlif8340
      @vargrlif8340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Seeing him hit those power chords felt wrong....

    • @texasguy5377
      @texasguy5377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol hellyeah man.

  • @gr8nesshumility741
    @gr8nesshumility741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3161

    Brian Setzer (the musician) once seriously stated that Weird Al was the most talented musician he’s ever heard, due to the fact that he parodies nearly every single genre and dozens of artists and he excels at performing all of their styles.
    Tons of his original songs are excellent too.

    • @southernbreeze3278
      @southernbreeze3278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      In spite of that, I still think Weird Al is quite talented

    • @timchoderus4796
      @timchoderus4796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Funny, kyle!

    • @oldsalt8011
      @oldsalt8011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Brian Setzer...ugh, that guy is a chump.

    • @mikesweeney5619
      @mikesweeney5619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@oldsalt8011 Hardly..he was the founding member of "Stray Cats",and later The Brian Setzer Orchestra....

    • @pablojose4890
      @pablojose4890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@oldsalt8011 You're thinking of Brian Stelter, the effeminate CNN news guy

  • @scotttodd7842
    @scotttodd7842 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    I'm fairly convinced that Weird Al is some unique blend between a genius composer and a part-time ninja.

    • @darkstorminc
      @darkstorminc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      this is the secret truth only true fans know.

    • @user-tg1pu5mo2r
      @user-tg1pu5mo2r 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hahaha 😂

    • @Venjur40
      @Venjur40 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I saw a post a bit ago, and it said he is basically our modern day Mozart, and it had all these similar attributes, and comparisons, and I can think nothing more than, how accurate a claim that is...

    • @UnburiedTalents
      @UnburiedTalents 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe it's autism. I'm a therapist on the autism spectrum myself, and the signs are there.

    • @Aziz.500
      @Aziz.500 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@UnburiedTalents therapist on autism spectrum?....

  • @hungryewok1684
    @hungryewok1684 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    "Who ever is tired of Weird AL is tired of life"
    -Homer Simpson
    Truer words have seldom been spoken

    • @legionaireb
      @legionaireb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll never tire of Weird Al, but honestly, I AM getting tired of seeing this comment EVERY TIME.

    • @WhatIsMatter101
      @WhatIsMatter101 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Its called Hive Mind Mentality. One person says something and gets copied... blah blah blah... basically destroys critical thinking of average person.

  • @MyHabbits
    @MyHabbits 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2535

    Me: "Is that Weird Al?"
    Al: *does a high kick and starts gyrating*
    Me: "Yep, it's Al."

    • @lnsflare1
      @lnsflare1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      *Accorddian intensifies*

    • @sienile
      @sienile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Took you long enough. I had it figured out within 5 secs.

    • @Youtube.Commen-tater
      @Youtube.Commen-tater 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      sienile I totally believe you, despite the band's absence onscreen until 8 secs. Thanks for adding, go subtract yourself

    • @luisarevalo4645
      @luisarevalo4645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Literally. I new it was him when he started dancing !!!

    • @nicolacornolti7796
      @nicolacornolti7796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Isn't it written on the title

  • @StrongStyleNinja
    @StrongStyleNinja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +839

    Weird Al killed it with looking like Rivers. Rivers should’ve came in as Weird Al with the accordion solo.

    • @emanonic82
      @emanonic82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That's what I was waiting for... #MissedOpportunity

    • @caseycarden1179
      @caseycarden1179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My sentiments exactly

    • @achanwahn
      @achanwahn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes!!!
      #MissedOpportunity

    • @mandradon
      @mandradon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I thought that was Rivers for a while. Then saw his Weird Al Faces and knew.

    • @adog3129
      @adog3129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ohh, i was wondering where weird al was and why the lead singer was acting so weird.

  • @CiPhEr505
    @CiPhEr505 ปีที่แล้ว +435

    *Weird Al Is A Boss*
    Parody artist with an Accordion - Five Grammy awards, 11 Nominations. Four Gold records. Six Platinum records. More than 1,000 live shows. First Billboard Top Ten Single - - was almost three decades into a career that's still going.
    There is no equal in our day and age... because nobody rocks Accordions. Props to Weird Al

    • @thexalon
      @thexalon ปีที่แล้ว +21

      "perhaps not technically the best but arguably the most famous accordion player in an extremely specific genre of music"

    • @virginiagross5836
      @virginiagross5836 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don’t forget how humble this national treasure is!

    • @scotabot7826
      @scotabot7826 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Couldn't have said it any better, and the best part is Al is the SAME person he was 40 years ago!! I still remember hearing him on the late night Dr. Demento show before his career started!!! Awesome times!!!

  • @fizgig2016
    @fizgig2016 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +238

    Almost didn't recognize Al until he did his Weird Al kick. Man is a musical genius I tell you.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

    • @TheThewulasvegas
      @TheThewulasvegas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I need you to know, me too. I’m stoned.

    • @marclabelle4253
      @marclabelle4253 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought something was wrong... he didn't look right, but I seriously fell for the "he's on keyboard of course" ruse.

    • @scriptorioiio4008
      @scriptorioiio4008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thinking the same, awesomeness

    • @jan_vyhnak
      @jan_vyhnak หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its weird because Weird Al is not weird here at all.

  • @nickolaswatson6498
    @nickolaswatson6498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    I like to believe that when Weird Al walked in to film this, he was like
    "Alright, guys. How do you want to do this?"
    To which they replied
    "Start with your best impression of Rivers. And as the song goes on, just slowly become Weird Al. Then when the keyboard solo hits, everybody just lose their minds. Sound good?"
    And voila, we have Africa by Weezer

    • @martivanneste
      @martivanneste 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nickolas Watson That has to be exactly what happened & I love it!

    • @Allisonmarie567
      @Allisonmarie567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "just slowly become Weird Al" killed me 😂

    • @redwitch12
      @redwitch12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have serious trouble understanding how this is not the top comment, because it flawlessly describes the timeline of events.

  • @tippity-toptown1725
    @tippity-toptown1725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2213

    Never in my life did I affiliate Weezer, Weird Al, and Toto together.
    It's like a weird fanfiction gone right.

    • @wjefoiafjalfkjadfjk7045
      @wjefoiafjalfkjadfjk7045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Truth is stranger than fiction.

    • @tonfiselier1818
      @tonfiselier1818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      And the winner in the Best Comment Category is...

    • @admtech69
      @admtech69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Tweezer?

    • @SKNYmusik
      @SKNYmusik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How about the throwback to The Sweater Song?

    • @maryerre7092
      @maryerre7092 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mind is blown lol

  • @christieleonard4359
    @christieleonard4359 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    That high kick followed by them moves... 👏 👏👏✊️

    • @thunda7928
      @thunda7928 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Not many dudes still doing kicks over their head at 60

    • @killerseddie8295
      @killerseddie8295 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The kick is when I was sure it was him

    • @pinchegreg1
      @pinchegreg1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I know I laughed out loud when the great Al did it out of the blue he is a genius clown I love his brain❤

    • @ElationProductions
      @ElationProductions 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I threw my back out just watching that. 😆

    • @samanthahamilton9117
      @samanthahamilton9117 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I actually sat in a radio station waiting room with a young fella with weird hair back in ‘81 or so. I was there to interview for a DJ gig (I wound up being hired by the other major rock station in the market), and he was there to plug (in person) this Dr. Demento cut called Another One Rides the Bus. (That station played the single, but passed on me; the other station hired me, but refused to play Weird Al. The takeaway? Weird Al is known to the cognoscenti as one of the most creative artists of his generation, and I use a public platform to comment on him. Oh, and neither radio station exists in the same form it did. Oh - and just two years older than he, I couldn’t even think about doing that kick even as a one-take.)

  • @jesse7157
    @jesse7157 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    I think its important to note that Weird Al isn't singing the actual song, that's Rivers. Al is playing Rivers **in the music video**.

    • @Hema1400
      @Hema1400 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very important 😂

    • @cammyisinpain
      @cammyisinpain ปีที่แล้ว +11

      fr, so many people praising al for his singing on this track when all he did was the video lol

    • @ethersthreshing
      @ethersthreshing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I wish it was, I like Al's voice

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

    • @Meela9088
      @Meela9088 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      So rivers is singing while Al cosplays and lip syncs?

  • @Kentdotk
    @Kentdotk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2903

    Weird Al dressed as Rivers Cuomo from the Buddy Holly video lip syncing Weezer covering Africa by Toto while parodying the video for Undone(the sweater song). So meta.

    • @mythyc9604
      @mythyc9604 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      and keyboardist dressed as Tommy Wissau....

    • @alexsilva28
      @alexsilva28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      So many layers

    • @billedwards1992
      @billedwards1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      They should have included the dogs from the Undone video.

    • @frankhawthorne6390
      @frankhawthorne6390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I definitely expected to see a pack of dogs running through

    • @michaelcrispell2319
      @michaelcrispell2319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Is that James Franco playing Wissau again?

  • @penguinjonesesq
    @penguinjonesesq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +829

    Passed up the golden opportunity to have Rivers come in dressed as Weird Al for the accordion part

    • @JimiLaPointe
      @JimiLaPointe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Chris Martin I thought that was going to happen

    • @basstrammel1322
      @basstrammel1322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Passed up on having rick Astley entering the stage.

    • @arewhyinoh8595
      @arewhyinoh8595 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How meta would that be? Kurt Cobain dressed as Rivers Cuomo dressed as Weird Al Yankovich. And he plays the solo from Smells Like Nirvana.

  • @imperius88
    @imperius88 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Weird Al deserves some kind of lifetime achievement award

    • @xaspirate8060
      @xaspirate8060 วันที่ผ่านมา

      All that talent coming out of one mind = sensational. So when he came around in late 70's , i figured he would be a trivia question by 1988.

  • @jd194582
    @jd194582 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    The louder you play this, the better it gets. This goes so fucking hard.

  • @cjscrubs
    @cjscrubs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2451

    I love how Weird Al is sporting the Buddy Holly attire.

    • @c-moon9770
      @c-moon9770 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Did anyone try the fish?!

    • @Travenspear8
      @Travenspear8 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      And the video is essentially a parody of their Undone video

    • @Nik_Andreu
      @Nik_Andreu ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@c-moon9770 It's not so good al

    • @ElbisPen
      @ElbisPen ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ❤hola I love this song saludos from Colombia❤❤2022

    • @bobm.3866
      @bobm.3866 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Seriously guy’s, try the fish!

  • @nathanland8246
    @nathanland8246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4689

    Waiting for America to wake up and demand Weird Al do a Super Bowl halftime show!

    • @TheWobbie84
      @TheWobbie84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      They wasted the 50th. He would have been perfect for that

    • @GeonQuuin
      @GeonQuuin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      I've never cared for football but if Weird Al is going to perform in the half time show, I'd definitely tune in to watch

    • @daynechastant
      @daynechastant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Waiting for America (the band) to ask Weird Al to Cover "A Horse With No Name."

    • @mattforbes7833
      @mattforbes7833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Nah weird Al isn't a racist.

    • @kinglobster4172
      @kinglobster4172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES

  • @BadTiger
    @BadTiger ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Weird Al deserves a lot more respect as a talented musician than he gets

    • @mickhoward1091
      @mickhoward1091 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      There's two types of people in this world - those who think Weird Al is the best and those who don't.

  • @schmodedo
    @schmodedo ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The chameleon with an accordion. Al should be an honorary member of every band.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @melissaschwalk2576
    @melissaschwalk2576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +802

    Weird Al has the ability to make the entire comment section of a youtube video genuinely positive and uplifting. Weird Al has a universal "watching-a-kitten-sleep" effect on the entire human race. Send this man to the Middle East.

    • @niewissen9912
      @niewissen9912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @daAnder71 believe nothing you hear and half of what you see. Some words of advise

    • @mtn9272
      @mtn9272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He would probably get killed for being a devout Christian.

    • @MJ-ch7jk
      @MJ-ch7jk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Or we could just stop blowing up the Middle East 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @vladimirstroganoff4404
      @vladimirstroganoff4404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mike Walczyk No, we should bomb it more. Bomb it until there's nothing left.

    • @graphicsgod
      @graphicsgod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He is the living embodiment of Wild Stallions!! Through his music, world peace can become a reality.

  • @MrKavka
    @MrKavka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2147

    It's so crazy to me that when I was a kid, in the 80's, I wrote Weird Al a letter, and he sent a hand written response with a picture and an autograph. That's probably one of the main reasons he's still around, he's a super cool dude. I was 40 years old the first time I saw him in concert, only regret is I waited so long!

    • @darrenporter1850
      @darrenporter1850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Says alot of someone when they take time to reply.

    • @jakobvanklinken
      @jakobvanklinken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@darrenporter1850 yes it does say a lot. When I was a kid I send Michael Jackson a letter and he also really took the time to respond. Someone like that makes you feel special you know?

    • @kentuckyboy541
      @kentuckyboy541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I'm 43. It was a different and better time.

    • @darrenporter1850
      @darrenporter1850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@jakobvanklinken Michael Jackson. I won't make a joke. But that is cool.

    • @jennyswartzbaugh9
      @jennyswartzbaugh9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That is super cool. Makes me wish I had written letters! Still love him!

  • @charlesking4939
    @charlesking4939 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Weird Al is an absolute Legend. What a showman

  • @stevephlyer
    @stevephlyer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    My God! Whoever came up with the idea of matching these two improbable artists, is a genius!! Never a fan of remakes or covers, but this one should make TOTO proud. Seeing a serious Weird Al displaying true musical talent, is a gift.

    • @cascade3769
      @cascade3769 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are scores of great covers!! What are you on about?

    • @MattGumbley
      @MattGumbley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      TOTO recently made a cover of Hash Pipe, which is equally awesome.

  • @Mahlercougar
    @Mahlercougar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +708

    I didnt realize that the lead singer was Al until 02:14 with that leg drop..
    Classic AL.. 40+ years of parodies and still going strong!

    • @aj903
      @aj903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I was totally crushing on “Rivers”, then half way through I realized it was Al. Oh well, Al’s hot too. Maybe even hotter.

    • @TheKjbleu
      @TheKjbleu ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm so glad you said that! I did the same thing and felt like such a dork :)

    • @kippyc98
      @kippyc98 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ...and it took me even longer than you. AND I've even seen Al live.

    • @Otto500206
      @Otto500206 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A different to say "I'm not a Weezer fan."

    • @cliffcorriveau64
      @cliffcorriveau64 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It took this comment as he busted out the accordion to realize it.

  • @T1NF01L
    @T1NF01L ปีที่แล้ว +2370

    Can we all agree weird al is a national treasure

  • @tonihuntington2387
    @tonihuntington2387 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That High Kick is the Rockest move I've seen since the 80's

  • @bgoinsowo1277
    @bgoinsowo1277 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how he starts doing the Elvis style leg wiggling

  • @bryanwilkens
    @bryanwilkens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +883

    Weird Al is damn near a senior citizen and dude still wiggles and rocks out like a 25 year old.

    • @hiramchik
      @hiramchik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Yes! He'll be 63 this coming October. Almost there!

    • @shivauncorry268
      @shivauncorry268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      That high kick at 2:17! I'm 20 years younger than him and İ can't do that anymore!

    • @armybeef68
      @armybeef68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shivauncorry268
      2:15
      It's OK, not everyone is smart enough to know how to do it.

    • @armybeef68
      @armybeef68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You just described Mick Jagger

    • @dawnmariebrown5401
      @dawnmariebrown5401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Weird Al's awesome!
      Funniest man alive.

  • @Sharakomusic
    @Sharakomusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1546

    We need to start worrying about what kind of world we are leaving behind for Weird AL Yankovic.

  • @ericwood1319
    @ericwood1319 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I just need to say that this video is my go-to video when I am sad or stressed. The leg kick at 2:17 is perfection and I have watched it over a 100 times.
    The song itself is a cover that Weezer forcefully agreed to do, and nailed it. Then parodying themselves with Weird Al is top notch. Using the buddy holly outfit plus the general concept of the video for Undone is just amazing. And also all of Al’s band mates nail the impressions of the Weezer guys.

  • @Roonieap
    @Roonieap 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    24 million views? Pretty sure I'm 93% of those.

  • @ReplayStation
    @ReplayStation 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9781

    Weird Al is a national treasure and we must protect him.

  • @rudetc
    @rudetc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2259

    Isn't it weird the way Weird Al and Superman have never been seen in the same room?

    • @Moonbeam143
      @Moonbeam143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I say it was odd.

    • @s3cr3tpassword
      @s3cr3tpassword 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm part of the iluminati. STAY IN YOUR SEAT! WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU!

    • @EdwardLGreenActor
      @EdwardLGreenActor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Oh come on... I mean Weird Al wears glasses and Superman doesn't! How can you possibly suggest that...
      ...wait.
      DAMN IT!

    • @FadingVitals
      @FadingVitals 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      bold, told cold, hold in old mold, sold as gold. old unfunny joke. bet you're proud. excited by the thumbs

    • @VtuberSilver
      @VtuberSilver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And going to give his comment a thumbs up, and yours a thumbs down.
      Because I can.

  • @brainwithani5693
    @brainwithani5693 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Can we all just appreciate that Al has a great voice. He's actually a great singer.

    • @charlesdunn9222
      @charlesdunn9222 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      He’s actually lip syncing. Sorry.

    • @chickadee677
      @chickadee677 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Al has a beautiful voice. Here's link to him singing a cover song on his Vanity tour.

    • @chickadee677
      @chickadee677 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/DzcbEYtXAOU/w-d-xo.html

    • @zorakj
      @zorakj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Yeah, he’s a great singer (check out the high notes on the Jurassic Park parody) but he’s not singing here.

    • @brainwithani5693
      @brainwithani5693 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      How do you all know he's not singing?

  • @Crobar808
    @Crobar808 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Weird Al isn’t a parody oddly enough. It’s like an honor to have him do his thing with your work in certain circles. He’s a benchmark of recognition in a “weird” way

  • @larsonabilla474
    @larsonabilla474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +940

    Weird Al has returned balance to the force and is clearly the chosen one

    • @bernieponcik1351
      @bernieponcik1351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's funny and a little disturbing.

    • @therasheck
      @therasheck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That farce is strong with this one.

    • @MasterOfKnowledge.
      @MasterOfKnowledge. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My, my, this here Anakin guy. Maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry...

    • @thebonbomb
      @thebonbomb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I gave it the 667th like. Take that Satan!

    • @matthewaresogood
      @matthewaresogood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But he was somehow just amazing at every genre since the first time we saw him. Weird Al is a Mary Sue!

  • @darthbane4980
    @darthbane4980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +656

    Weird Al Yankovic for Super Bowl halftime show

    • @KryptaKnight777
      @KryptaKnight777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ya I would take him over Maroon 5

    • @StrongStyleNinja
      @StrongStyleNinja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That would be an awesome half time show.

    • @BUTTERCUPJones
      @BUTTERCUPJones 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Darth Bane yes. Weezer, weird al and BTS for Super Bowl

    • @spasevrp
      @spasevrp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YYYYYEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!

    • @DargoDog
      @DargoDog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DAMN STRAIGHT!!!!

  • @aaronboor2818
    @aaronboor2818 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Those electric guitar riffs, add a lot to an already great song

  • @spacejunk2494
    @spacejunk2494 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Al keeps blowing my mind. I love him so much, he’s a real idol to look up too. He beats the odds that seemingly stacked against him. Some how we can always find him again or re-find him. Weird Al will never get old, for me.

  • @jeremiah11111111
    @jeremiah11111111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3399

    Most bands: we play covers, then become big
    Weezer: we become big, then play covers

    • @robertgraybill8109
      @robertgraybill8109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sooo right.

    • @david2869
      @david2869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Weird Al: I play parodies, then become big, then play covers

    • @Ancyker
      @Ancyker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@david2869 "and then lip-sync"

    • @clipcoug1139
      @clipcoug1139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Ancyker Weird Al can really do it all, can't he?

    • @logansh5261
      @logansh5261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah well they got big on their first debut so they got big before they even got the chance 😂😂😂

  • @grubbsy6046
    @grubbsy6046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3042

    "He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life" - Homer Simpson

    • @markp9366
      @markp9366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Favorite episode

    • @donaldjohnson1148
      @donaldjohnson1148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I don't remember this line but thank you for posting it. so true.

    • @Calzaki
      @Calzaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@facepalmization2841 Then I got tired of life after 9 and a half seasons

    • @drewg4323
      @drewg4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ​@@Calzaki The fact you had to announce this says more than we ever could

    • @rgstever
      @rgstever 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Calzaki 9.5 is the magic number.

  • @brettguyer3736
    @brettguyer3736 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love how Weezer and Weird Al did this...definitely one of the greatest songs of the 80's

  • @aleckelsey2663
    @aleckelsey2663 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Al doesn't even really have to do much to get us cracking up. We've been conditioned by a master.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @coriwimmer9847
    @coriwimmer9847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1021

    Weird Al hasn't aged since the 90's.
    Pretty sure he's an immortal.

    • @joannat5523
      @joannat5523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      And oddly, Al got younger than he was when he started in 1979.

    • @mrmagoo8510
      @mrmagoo8510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joannat5523 That's weird!

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joannat5523 He wasn't a Vegan in 1979. Besides that, his career was just starting. I think this high rated comment, which is elsewhere in this video, sums him up nicely: "He's a ha-ha vampire." :p EDIT: He's Vegetarian, overall. Mostly Vegan, but sometimes he's OK with Dairy. EDIT 2: There's also the possibility that _maybe_ he puts Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on his skin after every shower. That _will_ keep skin from aging as much.

    • @FrogWalrus
      @FrogWalrus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Vegan? I thought he was a vegetarian.

    • @Chingloves
      @Chingloves 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope so

  • @daleplatino
    @daleplatino 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2981

    Take away all the parodies and you'll realize that Weird Al is a genius and has had a very successful career in the music business.

    • @keithmounts1305
      @keithmounts1305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Dale Latino he’s so successful, because of these parodies! He’s pure genius. I have loved him since he began in the early 80s.

    • @jarretjordan3837
      @jarretjordan3837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      He is a BOSS.
      brought my son to his first concert a few summers back. He loves weird Al now!!! He's 16 now and still jams to him. No shame in my boy. None. Proud of him

    • @bevil4aday
      @bevil4aday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@keithmounts1305 Dr Dimento!

    • @bevil4aday
      @bevil4aday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      #WeirdAlforRockandRollHoF

    • @HeavenlyFloodofRegen
      @HeavenlyFloodofRegen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Only three artists have #1 albums in three different decades: Michael Jackson, Madonna...and Weird Al!

  • @kerryripple8094
    @kerryripple8094 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I heard an interview with Weird Al- that guy is amazing! He is super smart, graduating from high school and college early/young. He was called weird by other students, but he embraced that- making all of us who often feel weird to have someone to whom we can feel a connection. Also-super talented musically, his lyrics are so clever, and he doesn’t look like he aged a day.

  • @Leesboringlife
    @Leesboringlife 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So, Weird Al singing a legit cover of Africa dressed as Weezer...
    To top it off, he nails it!
    The man is crazy talented!!

    • @crow-jane
      @crow-jane 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love Al as much as the next nerd, but he’s just lip-syncing here. The vocals are all Weezer.

    • @joanna8967
      @joanna8967 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Al sang a cover song every night on both of his 2018 and 2013 tours straight.
      Al has an incredible, versatile voice. He's an amazing singer when he isn't being funny.
      Check out Al singing Natural Woman, 2018. Beautiful!!!!!

  • @SpoopySquid
    @SpoopySquid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    Me: is it possible to shred an accordian?
    Weird Al: hold my herbal tea...

    • @robins.2749
      @robins.2749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      obviously not in this sorry song

    • @fubar1217
      @fubar1217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

    • @stratoplayer1988
      @stratoplayer1988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knowing him, that would be Al’s response.

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Either that or Kombucha (fermented tea,) if he's into that.

  • @gpc_4279
    @gpc_4279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Weird Al with his usual subtle performance.

  • @erikkibler3466
    @erikkibler3466 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Weird Al is that rare combo of great musician and hilarious comedian.a lot of people can’t do one of those things well..I love Weezer and Weird Al.thanks boys😊

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @smellyhero64
    @smellyhero64 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Weird Al should be in the rock and roll hall of fame

  • @fredblogs3308
    @fredblogs3308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1735

    How does Weird Al never age? I'm much younger than him and my knees hurt just watching him do that chicken dance.

    • @brettwallace1604
      @brettwallace1604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      The “knee” thing…dead on!

    • @lennychorn147
      @lennychorn147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You and me both.

    • @SisterMaryTatas
      @SisterMaryTatas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      And that high kick!!

    • @BigMikeMcBastard
      @BigMikeMcBastard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Don't be overweight, avoid high-impact activities, maintain regular physical activity. It sounds trite, but I work in healthcare and see the difference regularly. It's the difference between being hobbled in your 50s and physically active and with a good quality of life in your 80s.

    • @sarah2.017
      @sarah2.017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@BigMikeMcBastard And by all accounts, he's never used drugs, or drank excessively, and has been a vegetarian for much of his life. In short, he's taken care of himself.

  • @Figripley
    @Figripley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +891

    Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame already. He's literally represented our entire music industry for the past 4 decades. HE should be inducting others at this point...

    • @glennclifford80817
      @glennclifford80817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Weird Al needs to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors as well as being inducted into the RNR HOF

    • @Snowwulf78
      @Snowwulf78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He finally did get his star on the walk of Fame but definitely needs to be in the hall of fame too

    • @Milkboyswiss
      @Milkboyswiss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@glennclifford80817 yeyyssysy

    • @eleSDSU
      @eleSDSU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Snowwulf78 Aww, sorry to burst the bubble but those stars are not real awards, they are bought and sold like graves or parking spaces. Weird Al deserves a real award not that.

    • @Snowwulf78
      @Snowwulf78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eleSDSU I do know that but at least he finally got one.

  • @bevwest7428
    @bevwest7428 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Al has so much fricken ENERGY! He can’t be contained in his own skin! Love it!

  • @prestonroberts2941
    @prestonroberts2941 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    This really might be the best cover I've ever heard. I didn't even really like this song until this; now I love it. Good job, Weezer.

    • @nataliegraves3977
      @nataliegraves3977 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Weezer does THE best covers..!!!🥰🥳🎶🎶👊👊

    • @mistym.8480
      @mistym.8480 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Totally! I actually used to hate the original version of this song, and as soon as I heard Weezer's version, now I love both versions! I don't know what it is. I think Weezer imprinted on me the very first time I heard them.

    • @pierrelejeune7306
      @pierrelejeune7306 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where did you see Weezer ? None of them are in the video...@@nataliegraves3977

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @bennytran2780
    @bennytran2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2677

    Weird Al is one of the most underrated musicians ever. Just because he does all these parodies doesn't mean he's not talented.

    • @tamerlanenj
      @tamerlanenj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Skipper Dan is a better Weezer Song than most recent Weezer songs

    • @MoonLight-np4wx
      @MoonLight-np4wx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      He's a god disguised as a human. He tries to hide it, but it ends up shining through with his music.

    • @maliusmaximus1428
      @maliusmaximus1428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He is fantastic

    • @shannonsmithjared
      @shannonsmithjared 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He’s crazy talented!

    • @Gatsun
      @Gatsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yawn. obvious and often repeated facts for a hundred, Alex

  • @kle2videoproductions
    @kle2videoproductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1617

    I still want my Weird Al Super Bowl Halftime show

    • @michellejirak9945
      @michellejirak9945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Why hasn't this happened already? I need this!

    • @kiplingmartin4903
      @kiplingmartin4903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree.

    • @rcasey
      @rcasey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      We, as the internet, need to make this happen. This is the best idea I've heard in a few years! What a culmination of a great musical career. LET'S DO THIS!!!

    • @phil1268
      @phil1268 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Why isn't this on the ballot this november

    • @clagadin71
      @clagadin71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I refuse to watch another football game until Al gets his half time show (I wont miss much since I only watch Hockey)

  • @co7314
    @co7314 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Weird Al is aging like fine wine

  • @ceegee8320
    @ceegee8320 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A song can apparently be performed as a parody of itself without changing anything

    • @BroadKast011
      @BroadKast011 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And be improved even

  • @HauntHunter
    @HauntHunter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1914

    The thing no one ever asked for but always needed.

    • @omarmickelson1204
      @omarmickelson1204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Galaxy gamer Pro I think he means the video, unless that was as equally sought after as the Africa cover

    • @draken882000
      @draken882000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      "Never before have I needed something until I received it" King Vegeta

    • @rowloeightyeight3425
      @rowloeightyeight3425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your comment is bad, everyone in this room is dumber for having heard it...

    • @draken882000
      @draken882000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rowloeightyeight3425 salty much buddy?

    • @oibattery3198
      @oibattery3198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A little girl asked for this

  • @RingoMonsanto
    @RingoMonsanto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2068

    I was waiting for Weird Al to appear, with his curly hair and glasses sometime in between the song, took me a while to realize it was him singing!

    • @LdySekhmet
      @LdySekhmet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ringo Monsanto me too 😂

    • @andreakimwilliams1224
      @andreakimwilliams1224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Ringo Monsanto I saw him in concert in July. That man is amazing!

    • @slashholt23
      @slashholt23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Where’s Rivers?

    • @katie3657
      @katie3657 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @cydonia1
      @cydonia1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Al is just lipsyncing, but he looks exacty the part!

  • @billchavez8473
    @billchavez8473 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those speaker cabinets are more authentic than anything I can bear to watch.

  • @michellemariejanewalsh5302
    @michellemariejanewalsh5302 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The high kick gets me every time.

  • @liljafamilyaccount7306
    @liljafamilyaccount7306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +743

    When you realize weird al was on the chart at the same time as the original.

    • @c5natie1
      @c5natie1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      1983 lol

    • @berzerkbankie1342
      @berzerkbankie1342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wish I could like this 100 times

    • @PS3DJ09
      @PS3DJ09 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😳😱

    • @Digitamer101
      @Digitamer101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And still is relevant to THIS degree.....

    • @nateburk8952
      @nateburk8952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was six or seven and had three records to my name: a McDonald’s promo record that played 2/3 of the Big Mac jingle (the promo was that the record that play the entire thing was the winner), the Ewok celebration song from Star Wars, and Weird Al - Eat It. Yet somehow the guy looks younger than present day me. 😂

  • @TrueExodus7
    @TrueExodus7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1207

    The fact that Al is 59 years old and can move around flawlessly and kick that high is absolutely mind blowing. He doesn't even look like he's in his 40's!

    • @stephano1019
      @stephano1019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      That's what healthy eating does

    • @bluntraps9079
      @bluntraps9079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      @@stephano1019 no that's what being weird does to you time can't keep track of what it doesn't understand

    • @stephano1019
      @stephano1019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That too

    • @tomslaughter9544
      @tomslaughter9544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Hey! I'm in my 40's and I can dance like that. And do...often. It's offputting, awkward...But it's my only "go to" move at weddings and bar mitzvas.

    • @stapmoshun
      @stapmoshun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i dont think thats Al

  • @NimbusDeluxe
    @NimbusDeluxe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wow lake como, ryan belle, patricia wilkinson, and scott shiner are so good

  • @simonpark843
    @simonpark843 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I....I'm speechless.

  • @davesartbook
    @davesartbook 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1197

    I think it takes a decade for Weird Al to age one year

    • @madderHare
      @madderHare 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Every time he makes someone laugh je feeds on it and regains his youth... He is a haha-vampire

    • @randomperson1997
      @randomperson1997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Of course nerdy Al vapes. He
      V-returns
      A-his
      P-library books
      E-on time

    • @williamschwartz7428
      @williamschwartz7428 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That assumes he ages at all. I'm not entirely convinced he does.

    • @memelordmarcus
      @memelordmarcus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @aaronlandry3934
      @aaronlandry3934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Daves Art Book Yeah, he’s 58, and still looks like he’s 30

  • @IoEstasCedonta
    @IoEstasCedonta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2642

    I spent about half the video wondering when Weird Al was going to show up, and then it hit me like a ton of bricks.

    • @Mike_from_Canmore
      @Mike_from_Canmore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Dam. so true.

    • @petergant8767
      @petergant8767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      You saw him do that high kick, OR, He whipped out his Accordion!?

    • @Sidragrosm
      @Sidragrosm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      THAT'S what hit you like a ton of bricks..? OK - That I get; What smacked me upside the head..? was that Weird Al could ~Actually~ sing!

    • @Henny1888
      @Henny1888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      IKR???? You weren’t alone in that!!!

    • @petergant8767
      @petergant8767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @@Sidragrosm That strikes me a little strange, when He's been singing comedy for so long, but, yeah, when he sings anything, the voice and instruments, are in perfect synchronization! Not a surprise, but, a pleasant realization!

  • @Brad772006
    @Brad772006 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Throwbacks galore in this video. First, the song is a cover from Toto. Then the music video is a cover of Weezer's own Sweater song video (minus the dogs). Then Al is dressed like Rivers from Weezer's Buddy Holly video.

  • @sandradickerson5461
    @sandradickerson5461 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Absolutely awesome!!! WEEZER and I'm 63 years old. ❤

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @brucemarmy8500
    @brucemarmy8500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    This isnt parody, it's tribute. Al is a beautiful musical soul. He has a place in my heart.

    • @somerotter
      @somerotter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He’s just in the video, Weezer did the song.

    • @ButterflyAngel008
      @ButterflyAngel008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@somerotter Actually the lead singer just put in the harmonies, it's Al singing.

    • @Jack-jw6xb
      @Jack-jw6xb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ButterflyAngel008 nah fam the singer is rivers not al

    • @g1rl_veteran
      @g1rl_veteran 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen!

    • @greyjackal
      @greyjackal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not the best song in the world....

  • @vintagefeelsFL
    @vintagefeelsFL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2235

    You can't shred on an accordion.
    Weird Al: Hold my milk.

    • @masonlerner9342
      @masonlerner9342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That made me lol.

    • @fuckelberryhinn911
      @fuckelberryhinn911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I just pooped myself again laughing. Chemtrails give me a loose stool...

    • @CubZeez
      @CubZeez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope u know that's not actually him😂

    • @scusachannel1682
      @scusachannel1682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Isn't he vegan though?

    • @MICODIN2
      @MICODIN2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@scusachannel1682 it's almond milk....duh

  • @ronmartin5671
    @ronmartin5671 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    First and foremost what most people don’t understand is Weird Al was/ Is a fabulous singer. His path just led him in a different direction.

  • @marsharobeson6160
    @marsharobeson6160 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've always had a crush on Weird AL. He's so nerdy, sexy cute.

  • @CMBGuitars
    @CMBGuitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1764

    Weird Al looks like he could peel back that sweater at any moment to reveal the Superman emblem.

    • @BlankityBlank
      @BlankityBlank 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I thought the same thing. I believe Weird Al is Superman's alter-ego.

    • @punkin3073
      @punkin3073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought the same thing!

    • @jasongwinn28
      @jasongwinn28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Glad it wasn't just me. He's aged incredibly well. Weird Al, if you're reading this, bravo! I'm 20+ years younger than you and I'm not that limber.

    • @nadafro3116
      @nadafro3116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same thought

    • @Arigator2
      @Arigator2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's dressed like the Buddy Holly music video from Weezer. That is the outfit Weezer wore in the video.

  • @batangbatugan
    @batangbatugan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +734

    Was looking foir Weird Al, then the moment I saw the shoulders shuffle and hips gyrate, I went "Oh, there he is."

    • @bennybumbum2644
      @bennybumbum2644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i like the comment but i see theres 69 likes and i couldn't bring myself to ruin that

    • @MrEAus
      @MrEAus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bennybumbum2644 3 other people have ruined it..!

    • @ryansmith8
      @ryansmith8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bennybumbum2644 Nice!

    • @dnlring
      @dnlring 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I spotted his chin immediately. Funny the things we look for.

    • @glenngriffon8032
      @glenngriffon8032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How could you miss his chin?

  • @silverbullet1620
    @silverbullet1620 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am very impressed with this cover. As someone who sees music, can see the ebb and flow of the waves of each note as they pass by in beautiful colors, the flow of this song is excellent. This feels like an updated version of the original, but also has it's own soul. Thank you for doing such a good job.

    • @mortonkoopa4289
      @mortonkoopa4289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someone who sees music. Do you hear pudding?

    • @silverbullet1620
      @silverbullet1620 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mortonkoopa4289 Don't be a moron. It's called Synesthesia.

    • @markdmckenna
      @markdmckenna 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mortonkoopa4289 the clinical term is synesthesia.

  • @modvavet
    @modvavet หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One thing that always kind of throws me is the fact that, without his distinctive curly hair going on, Weird Al is sort of frighteningly handsome.

  • @sydecycade6983
    @sydecycade6983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Those who've seen Weird Al live can tell you he's one of the best vocalists currently living.

    • @crzytino
      @crzytino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      One of the best concerts I have ever been to. I ended up going to three of his shows in the same year. Looking forward to his upcoming tour.

    • @raserx63
      @raserx63 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Treherne Industries Gotta admit...I brought my sons to see Weird Al and was thoroughly entertained for 2 hours

    • @lycisca2002
      @lycisca2002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truth!!

    • @UwU-lo4dv
      @UwU-lo4dv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This isn't his voice in the video just fyi.
      Not disagreeing I'm just making sure you weren't confused.

    • @sydecycade6983
      @sydecycade6983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Next you're going to tell me that guy isn't really playing the drums while running around his kit...

  • @pepsy910
    @pepsy910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    hearing rivers voice and seeing yankovic is really uncanny

    • @AstralSys.
      @AstralSys. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Pepsy Yeah it’s pretty damn weird.

    • @bigpenny8223
      @bigpenny8223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The Wanderer ahhh I see what you did here you sly devil

    • @AstralSys.
      @AstralSys. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ljacfl the funny thing is I didn’t mean to do it. The puns literally make themselves.

  • @dougjohnson1199
    @dougjohnson1199 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    OK Al!!!! I saw Toto in Seattle so long ago that no one knew who they were. They were the number 2 opener for Pink Floyd, when no one knew who they were either. Toto blew me away, and now all these years later, your cover of their song is probably as good or better than theirs. Be well, and live forever!

    • @wadewilson8011
      @wadewilson8011 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not better. Slo down hoss! Nothing beats their studio recorded version. Nothing!

    • @aidandorado1178
      @aidandorado1178 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I ❤ pink floyd

    • @Josep_Hernandez_Lujan
      @Josep_Hernandez_Lujan ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Toto is underrated

    • @alancleveguy7792
      @alancleveguy7792 ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw Pink Floyd twice in 1973 with the release of Darkside Of The Moon and they were both sold out shows with no one else on the bill. They were big in NE Ohio before that with earlier albums. I can't imagine Pink Floyd concerts at least 5 years later (1978 was when Toto's first was released--I own the album and always liked them) where Pink Floyd was sharing a bill with someone else, anyone else, and no one knew who they were. That shocks me. Yeah, and this is a great cover. You sh6ould look up the backstory of how Weezer's cover even came about. (I've also liked Weezer from the beginning.)

  • @jonathanpino6445
    @jonathanpino6445 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Really impressed with this cover.

  • @stevebennett3012
    @stevebennett3012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    For every ten years we age, Weird Al ages one.

    • @pinkfloydmeddle6692
      @pinkfloydmeddle6692 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @zax1803
      @zax1803 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Holy accurate

    • @brendancarr6187
      @brendancarr6187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude is almost 60!!

    • @jliuatl
      @jliuatl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      20 years ago, he was 20 years older than me. Today, I am older than he is.

  • @vaneharris8947
    @vaneharris8947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +661

    At first I was like Weird Al pretending to be Rivers was a waste of Weird Al but then the weird dancing happened and I was like... THIS. This is the content I came here for.

    • @Jerdin_n
      @Jerdin_n 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      the *continent** you came here for

    • @Tamagotchi140
      @Tamagotchi140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAME

    • @j.pitkin2883
      @j.pitkin2883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Acting like a goofball for 3 seconds for the sake of the video doesn't change the audio. It's not a parody, but an actual good rendition of the song. Think of what you'd hear in your car if you were to download it to iTunes.

    • @itsokay5608
      @itsokay5608 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's wrong with Weezer??

    • @Mitwadus
      @Mitwadus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Vane H I actually didn’t notice that it wasn’t Rivers. Spot on makeup.

  • @wadehansen3085
    @wadehansen3085 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It took me like more then halfway into the song wondering "When does Al come in?" before I realized that was him singing the whole time. God without his signature hair I am face blind to him lol

  • @typheran1
    @typheran1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    weird al really brings it all together.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @squirrelgray945
    @squirrelgray945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    I feel like somebody had a dream, then they described that dream to someone and that someone was god and he made it so and here it is.

    • @Margar02
      @Margar02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The dreamer was a 13 year old girl in Cleveland, the god was Twitter.

    • @noahstubbs5957
      @noahstubbs5957 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      H

    • @charles_heres
      @charles_heres 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow you've just described exactly what I feel with Adult Swim shorts

    • @squirrelgray945
      @squirrelgray945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Margar02 Like I said.

  • @TheZaius
    @TheZaius 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2399

    Man, no one moves like Weird Al.
    At least, not by choice...

    • @MrGrugsy
      @MrGrugsy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      I was already giggling when he hit that high kick... then I saw this and LOL'd. great comment.

    • @Xetelian
      @Xetelian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      That's what clearly makes this music video worth seeing.

    • @NateThunder
      @NateThunder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Best Comment. Lol

    • @windsunh2o
      @windsunh2o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yeah, I might be able to move like him if I had a spider in my shirt =)

    • @PRdeSO
      @PRdeSO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you get the award for the funniest comment under that video

  • @bernvigz9138
    @bernvigz9138 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He's playing four dimensional chess with his weirdness. Genius.

  • @notsure1384
    @notsure1384 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The world is a far better place, for the fact that Weird Al exists.

  • @andrewenderfrost8161
    @andrewenderfrost8161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1424

    That high kick was done by a sixty year old man. Timeless

    • @craighauk3745
      @craighauk3745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Is He seriously 60!? Im looking.

    • @CommonSenseWarrior37
      @CommonSenseWarrior37 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@craighauk3745N o p e . He's 48.

    • @RaeCarson
      @RaeCarson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@CommonSenseWarrior37 Wrong. Al was 58 when this video was released; he turned 59 on October 23, 2018. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/"Weird_Al"_Yankovic

    • @TerenceClark
      @TerenceClark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      But then it has been well established that Weird Al is no mere man.

    • @shioriryukaze
      @shioriryukaze 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      If I were to do that, I'd be like that character Fred from SpongeBob. My leg! My leg!

  • @linengray
    @linengray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +935

    For all that is holy, induct Weird Al into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame already!

    • @jonathanrobertson3406
      @jonathanrobertson3406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He's not in it already? If true, that is a sin that needs to be immediately atoned for.

    • @user-hy5vz4lr4r
      @user-hy5vz4lr4r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/_c5FD3N5uK0/w-d-xo.html

    • @DandDskeeto
      @DandDskeeto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes ! Induct Weird Al now ( and Connie Francis too )

    • @MJM804
      @MJM804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What about the Polka Hall of Fame? (both are in Cleveland)

    • @linengray
      @linengray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MJM804 Sorry not even the Polka Hall of Fame.

  • @CultofPersonality334
    @CultofPersonality334 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I never knew that was Weird Al on vocals in this song. My dude killed it. What a legend.

    • @JimSty-bh1os
      @JimSty-bh1os 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's not Weird Al. It's the lead singer of Weezer. Weird Al is just in the music video to make this cover even more legendary with the video.

  • @danieldiver11
    @danieldiver11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First time I saw this, I thought Al was the keyboard player. BUT THAT'S THE TWIST. Brilliant.

    • @danieldiver11
      @danieldiver11 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally.😊